Torrin DePierro
Adjunct Lecturer · San Diego Community College District
San Diego, CA
In My Own Words
San Diego State University masters graduate with a vast experience in various roles, with experience focusing in avenues that deal specifically with the prosperity of others, which give me an excellent understanding of the overall operations of a company and importance of the perspective of the consumer. In my years as a graduate student and a lecturer, I developed strong interpersonal/intercultural communication skills. I am ambitious, enthusiastic, and calm when providing results under pressure.
Work Experience
Adjunct Lecturer
San Diego Community College District2018 – 2020
• Understand and teach a variety of different topics of communication (i.e. intercultural, interpersonal, nonverbal). • Utilized quantitative and qualitative measurement skills to create captivating lesson plans to improve student experience. • Lecture and provide 2 ½ hour long presentations on vital information of course curriculum on weekly basis. • Implore teaching strategies based off equity and equality. • Create Excel spreadsheets and use other software programs for organizational purposes.
Adjunct Lecturer
San Diego State University2018 – 2020
• Discover and understand the personal obstacles my students have that prevent successful learning outcomes and provide tangible solutions to problems. • Prepare exciting presentations aimed to stimulate and captivate students. • Created a safe environment that was conducive to learning and branching out of one’s own personal comfort zone. • Developed lesson plans and individual goals for each student to ensure success. • Gathered, synthesized, and integrated research into lectures that aligned with university standards. • Lead and managed more than 100 new persons biannually on a semester basis.
Graduate Teaching Associate
San Diego State University2016 – 2018
• Take constructive criticism and learn from lead professor to improve in my abilities as an instructor. • Develop time management skills to accomplish tasks and to ensure personal success. • Provide personal assistance in teaching and lecturing classes for lead professor. • Lecture “break-out” courses and create activities that aligned with university guidelines. • Administer examinations and provide feedback to students regarding their abilities for growth. • Provided mental health wellness expertise to undergraduates.
Crew Member
Trader Joes2013 – 2016
• Provided effective customer service abilities to aid customers and facilitate sales growth. • Aided in training and teaching new hires about important aspects that aligned with company’s goals. • Forged relationships with regular customers for the purpose of retention management. • Talk about and discuss key product placement ideas to increase earnings. • Advised customers and helped them with their own personal needs. • Handled multiple different roles within the store (i.e. sales, stocking, storefront cleanliness, cashier).
Sales Associate
VANS2009 – 2013
• Established and created an environment that was conducive to the brand’s vision. • Utilized communicative tactics and customer service skills to build report with new clients to increase sales and incentivize brand loyalty. • Demonstrated product knowledge and overlayed key information to customers. • Continuously upsold and motivated customers based off their best interests and a customer centric viewpoint. • Handled multiple different roles within the store (i.e. sales, stocking, storefront cleanliness, cashier).
Education
MASTER OF COMMUNICATION AND FINE ARTS
San Diego State UniversityMASTER OF COMMUNICATION AND FINE ARTS
BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION AND FINE ARTS
San Diego State UniversityBACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION AND FINE ARTS
